Chaplain Resident

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

80d

About The Position

This is a full-time, 1 year residency onsite at Corewell Health West Butterworth Hospital. The residency start date is 09/08/2026. The position provides spiritual care, counsel, education, and emotional support to patients, families, and staff members of all faith traditions. It includes assisting with referrals to particular faith group leaders when indicated and/or requested, participating in CPE Education time, and completing assignments in a timely manner. The role also involves participating in regular on-call shifts in and outside of education hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Ministry, Religion, Theology or other approved pre-seminary concentration.
• 1 year of relevant experience in ministry and/or human services.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Theology.
• Satisfactory completion of 1 unit of CPE.
• 1 year of relevant experience in Theological Training.
• 1 year of relevant experience providing pastoral care in a hospital or congregation.

Responsibilities

• Participates in program didactics, group reflection, individual supervision and other educational activities.
• Completes and turns in necessary assignments required by the education program in a timely manner.
• Adheres to ethical principles of the CPE program, Spiritual Care department, and Corewell Health.
• Demonstrates compassion, integrity and respect for others.
• Effectively collaborates and participates with colleagues regarding patient care and educational matters.
• Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and team members.
• Facilitates spiritual understanding, emotional coping and adjustment in the face of illness, injury or death.
• Documents interactions with patients and families, including assessments and plans, in a useful manner.
• Collaborates closely with departmental colleagues in providing seamless spiritual care.
• Participates in schedules with flexibility to provide continuous coverage.
• Integrates professional practice and style into assigned interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees